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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JUNE 12, 2006 5 . proposed change would create a standard for the City to follow and minimize confusion amongst the Operations and Maintenance Department regarding whether or not the City would purchase and install sod for the residents. Also, language has been added to the proposed policy that states the City will not repairlreplace sod that was damaged due to the application of sand, salt, or other de-icing chemicals. A fourth proposed change was the addition of language that states the City would not repair plow damage to trees, shrubs, landscaping materials, decorative rock, brick walls, and lawn/landscaping irrigation (sprinkler heads) systems in the right-of-way. Residents that place the aforementioned items within the right-of-way were doing so at their own risk. He recommended Council approve the proposed Snow Plowing, Snow Removal, and Ice Control Policy. CounciImember Grant asked if the black dirt and seeding was complaint-driven. Ms. Wolfe responded it was complaint driven. CounciImember Grant stated they should not have to require residents to complain before it is fixed. He noted staff drove the City enough in the spring that when they saw damage from a City plow they should seed the area without a complaint from the resident being necessary. t Mayor Aplikowski noted some residents might prefer to repair this themselves and it was a communication issue. CounciImember Holden stated she liked the idea of not providing sod and believed going with b lack dirt and grass seed was appropriate. CounciImember Grant asked if there should be language in the policy that stated the City did not want large decorative rock, or other structures placed in the right-of-way that might do damage to the snowplows. Mr. Jobnson stated staff had been advised to inform the residents as they saw structures in the right-of-way that they be removed. Ms. Wolfe recommended adding a sentence about structures not being placed in the right-of-way in the policy. Mayor ApIikowski suggested either in this policy or in a newsletter article that the residents receive an explanation of what the right-of-way is. Mr. Johnson stated in the future staff would bring this policy to Council annually for approval. Mayor ApIikowski asked if the proposed signage for the trails not maintained was sufficient. Mr. Johnson responded he would verify this with the City Attorney.